[Post 1387] Why Making Montblanc’s $1,200 Pen Is So Hard | WSJ Coveted

Summary

Montblanc’s fountain pen, the Meisterstück, has been used by leaders like King Charles, Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy. The sought after $1,200 luxury item is the ultimate status symbol. WSJ visited Montblanc’s headquarters in Germany to see the 100 steps it takes to make its signature pen and to learn why it's still so popular after 100 years.